Sunday, 17 May 2009

When shopping for makeup.do you ever at tired of batting throughall the western skin tones that look like camouflage on ourdelicate Asian skin? Brush up on these foundation fundamentalsand you can't go wrong.

1. If you have porcelain-colored skin you should try afoundation with a slightly pink cast; all others skin shadeshould stick to yellow-toned formulas.

2. Test the foundation on the inside of your wrist, or have abeauty adviser apply it to a make-free jaw line. you want acolour that seems to disappear, while it evens out yourcomplexion and camouflages imperfections.

3. Choose a powder shade that harmonises with your skintone.For most Asian complexions this means a yellow-toned shade,except for really pale beauties, who may do better with atranslucent or a pale beige shade with a pink cast.

4. Add contour to your face with a hint of blush.Look forshades in pale bronze subtle pink or soft apricot.

5. Apply a couple dots of each color on areas of your jawline(the inner wrist or hand aren't the best spots, contrary topopular belief).

6. Take a good, long look -- near a window. Ask to borrow ahand mirror and stand near a doorway, or step outside, to seewhich foundation looks best in the natural light. The rightshade is one that you can't see because it blends in so well. Ifyou are purchasing from a drugstore, take a couple bottles to adoorway, hold them up to your neck and see which one matches thebest.

Tips

* Drier skin will benefit from a creamier foundation, and thosewith oilier skin should stick to a water-based liquid foundationand oil-free powder.

* Sensitive skin Those with allergy-prone skins needn't worryabout finding coverage. Look for those which are free ofperfume, chemical dyes and preservatives.

* Normal-combination skin A sheer base with sunscreen is theeasy way to cover blemishes and protect yourself from thesun.Try Jelly Pong Pong's Teint Sublime, a complexion-cheatersouffle to neutralize and colour-correct. Each of the fiveshades has a different job.

* Remember to stand in a doorway or outside to see if the colormatches

* Believe it or not, today foundation is totally optional. It'shealthier for your skin NOT to wear foundation daily. If youhave blemishes or pimples, try strategically placed concealerinstead. Or just wear the foundation on the parts that need itmost, likely around your nose & eyes & on your chin. Just makesure to blend properly.

* Go for different looks for evening and day. A lightfoundation is perfect for work or weekend. While a sexy shimmeris great for evening.

* A foundation with sunscreen is a safe bet, but you will stillneed to wear sunscreen under your foundation. Also consideringskipping foundation & opting for a tinted moisturizer instead.

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